I am still confused about how much protein, carbs, and fat for me at 6 weeks post surgery. I know lower BMI folks lose slower than most but I have only lost 14 pounds and have not lost anything for over 2 weeks. I was eating 900 calories and now am going down to 700. I have no problem eating and drinking and eat at least 60 grams of protein a day. Help please. I was sleeved in Mexico and the Nut there has not helped me much. Thanks

What is your daily menu like?? I had my surgery the first if July and I'm just now able to consume 500 calories a day. I also aim for 60g protein and less than 50 carbs.

I start my day with premier chocolate protein drink, snack frigo cheese stick, lunch usually 2 oz chicken breast, either 1 or 2 tablespoon avocado mixed with my magic bullet. Sometimes chicken broth with unjury protein, or some v8 with 3 chicken meatballs. Dinner is usually similar to lunch. Sometimes I eat a little zucchini or 2oz.of sweet potato. Then snack is a sugar free popsicle. Is this too much? I can tell when to stop but then I can eat without pain. I feel like I have healed well and never was sick. I lost most of my weight on my clear liquid diet post sleeve. My husband has given up carbs and has

lost 20 pounds since my surgery, it is frustrating. But I have been off all my diabetes medicine since surgery so I need to thank God. This was the main reason for the surgery. Thanks for asking and listening to me have a mini meltdown.

I start my day with premier chocolate Protein drink' date=' snack frigo cheese stick, lunch usually 2 oz chicken breast, either 1 or 2 tablespoon avocado mixed with my magic bullet. Sometimes chicken broth with unjury protein, or some v8 with 3 chicken meatballs. dinner is usually similar to lunch. Sometimes I eat a little zucchini or 2oz.of sweet potato. Then snack is a sugar free popsicle. Is this too much? I can tell when to stop but then I can eat without pain. I feel like I have healed well and never was sick. I lost most of my weight on my clear liquid diet post sleeve. My husband has given up carbs and has

lost 20 pounds since my surgery, it is frustrating. But I have been off all my diabetes medicine since surgery so I need to thank God. This was the main reason for the surgery. Thanks for asking and listening to me have a mini meltdown.[/quote']

im in the same boat

Hi! I had my surgery July 2nd 2013 and average about 600-700 calories, 50 carbs, and between 65-75 grams of protein per day. Highest pre-SW 330, SW 289, CW 262 at 5'5 1/2 age 34. For breakfast I usually have 1/3 cup 2% cottage cheese (10g protein) with 1 tsp jam or Fage 2% plain yogurt with stevia, vanilla extract and berries. I can also add a slice of nitrate free Jennie O brand turkey bacon if I feel like it- a real protein gem at 6g per slice (much better than the Oscar Meyer brand at 2 g per slice). For lunch I had Ruben sandwich innards- 2oz corned beef thin sliced, 1 slice alpine lace reduced fat Swiss cheese, 1 Tbsp light thousand island dressing and 1 1/2 Tbsp sauerkraut- heat in microwave for a minute, yummy! Snack was 2 light mini baby bell cheeses (also a real protein gem at 6g per piece) and 1/4 cup red grapes. Dinner will be chicken broccoli curry casserole and dessert is an Outshine sugar free frozen fruit bar (10 cal and 2 carbs more than Popsicle variety sugar free but soooo much better taste wise). Nightcap is a mug of Healthwise protein hot chocolate with Davinci's sugar free creme de menthe. I love love love that hot chocolate and to get a better protein kick and make it creamier, I make it with nonfat milk instead of water. I work out 4-5 per week to the Biggest Loser original DVD and alternate days of cardio and strength training- I'm also starting Zumba. Just try to get in as much protein as you can, read food labels, shoot for 60-80 per day (80 is best) and you may need to add some protein shakes in there at first to get to that goal, but I think you can get there on your own after a while. Look for lean protein, fat is ok- especially the good stuff in moderation, and low carb. If you have to choose between higher carbs and higher fat, go with the higher fat option (Atkins type diet). A lot of folks I've seen here stick to 50 carbs or less per day, especially in the first 6 months, so that's what I shoot for. If I eat lean proteins, the fat sort of takes care if itself- I don't really worry about it. Work out when allowed- especially weight training...so your body burns your fat as you are losing and not your muscle! Keep as much of your muscle as you can. My fitness pal is an extremely helpful tool for me- if you don't already use it, give it a try!

I was stuck and loosing slowly until I started eating every 3 hours. 6 weeks ago I really stalled out but it was because I was still only getting in 800-1000 calories a day but I was getting it all in by grazing all day. The weight started dropping off again when I started letting myself get hungry by only eating every 3-4 hours. Ill start the day with a protien shake (unjury), then 3 hours later Ill have 3 oz of chick breast with maybe a roasted red pepper or zucchini, then three hours later Ill have a protien shake, 3 hours later I had a 5 sauteed shrimp with 1 cup of watermelon, and the last thing I will have today is another shake. After my last shake tonight Ill have in 92g of protien 49 carbs and 930 calories. 47% of the day came from protien. When I got back to doing like this a few weeks ago, I started dropping 4 lb a week again. Dont get me wrong I'm not perfectly alligned every day, a few days ago I carbed all day and felt HORRIBLE, not guilty I just felt bad. Could not wait to get back to my new self the next day, and I felt so much better.

Thank you for all the great help and great ideas. I am on my fitness pal but am not good with technology. I find it hard to put more info on my ticker. I would like to put what my highest weight was, surgery date weight and current weight, but cannot figure it out. I am also turning 61 this year and feel better than I have in years.

Hi! I had my surgery July 2nd 2013 and average about 600-700 calories' date=' 50 carbs, and between 65-75 grams of Protein per day. Highest pre-SW 330, SW 289, CW 262 at 5'5 1/2 age 34. For breakfast I usually have 1/3 cup 2% cottage cheese (10g protein) with 1 tsp jam or Fage 2% plain yogurt with stevia, vanilla extract and berries. I can also add a slice of nitrate free Jennie O brand turkey bacon if I feel like it- a real protein gem at 6g per slice (much better than the Oscar Meyer brand at 2 g per slice). For lunch I had Ruben sandwich innards- 2oz corned beef thin sliced, 1 slice alpine lace reduced fat Swiss cheese, 1 Tbsp light thousand island dressing and 1 1/2 Tbsp sauerkraut- heat in microwave for a minute, yummy! Snack was 2 light mini baby bell cheeses (also a real protein gem at 6g per piece) and 1/4 cup red grapes. dinner will be chicken broccoli curry casserole and dessert is an Outshine sugar free frozen fruit bar (10 cal and 2 carbs more than Popsicle variety sugar free but soooo much better taste wise). Nightcap is a mug of Healthwise protein hot chocolate with Davinci's sugar free creme de menthe. I love love love that hot chocolate and to get a better protein kick and make it creamier, I make it with nonfat milk instead of Water. I work out 4-5 per week to the Biggest Loser original DVD and alternate days of cardio and strength training- I'm also starting Zumba. Just try to get in as much protein as you can, read food labels, shoot for 60-80 per day (80 is best) and you may need to add some protein shakes in there at first to get to that goal, but I think you can get there on your own after a while. Look for lean protein, fat is ok- especially the good stuff in moderation, and low carb. If you have to choose between higher carbs and higher fat, go with the higher fat option (Atkins type diet). A lot of folks I've seen here stick to 50 carbs or less per day, especially in the first 6 months, so that's what I shoot for. If I eat lean Proteins, the fat sort of takes care if itself- I don't really worry about it. Work out when allowed- especially weight training...so your body burns your fat as you are losing and not your muscle! Keep as much of your muscle as you can. My fitness pal is an extremely helpful tool for me- if you don't already use it, give it a try![/quote']

Wow you are good at this!

Wow you are good at this!

thanks! I have a good model- my husband had VST Exactly 1 year before me, so he did all the "bushwacking" for me..he's on here too- fiddleman is his user name. Today was a good day- a lot of days are not this perfect...always a learning process!